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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.23, 3,160.08 and 1,773.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.23, 3,160.08 and 1,773.18 is: 2,666.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.23 : 3,160.08 = 1,773.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.23/3,160.08 = 1,773.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.23x = 3,160.08 × 1,773.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.23x = 5,603,390.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,603,390.65/2,101.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,666.72

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